Are you an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in civil construction? Do you thrive on leading teams, managing multiple projects, and delivering work safely, on time, to specification, and within budget? Success Group is recruiting on behalf of a well-established civil construction business looking for a capable, hands-on Project Manager to take ownership of project delivery, lead high-performing teams, and build strong client relationships. This is an opportunity for someone who combines practical civil construction knowledge with strong commercial awareness, effective leadership, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
About the Role
As Project Manager, you'll oversee the successful delivery of civil construction projects from planning and setup through to completion. You'll coordinate people, plant, materials, and subcontractors while ensuring projects meet contractual requirements, financial targets, and the highest standards of health and safety. You'll work closely with Forepersons, site teams, clients, engineers, and senior management to keep projects running efficiently and identify opportunities to improve performance and profitability.
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery: Plan, coordinate, and manage multiple civil construction projects, ensuring delivery against programme, budget, scope, and quality requirements.
Project Planning: Establish project budgets, programmes, construction methodologies, and documentation to support safe and efficient site operations.
Financial Management: Monitor project costs and revenue, manage budgets, maximise profitability, and minimise rework and downtime.
Contract & Client Management: Manage contract requirements, progress claims, variations, and client communication while building strong working relationships.
Health & Safety: Ensure compliance with health and safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements across all projects.
Team Leadership: Provide clear direction and support to Forepersons and site teams, mentor staff, manage performance, and foster a positive, accountable culture.
Resource Coordination: Oversee the effective use of plant, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and labour to keep projects on track.
Reporting & Administration: Maintain accurate project records, monitor performance, and ensure claims, variations, and reporting requirements are completed on time.
Tendering & Forward Planning: Contribute to tender pricing, construction methodologies, and planning for future project opportunities.
What We're Looking For
To be successful in this role, you'll bring:
A minimum of 5 years' project management experience, ideally within civil construction.
A relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering or Construction Management.
Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
A practical, hands-on understanding of civil construction operations and project delivery.
Strong commercial acumen, including budgeting, cost control, contract management, claims, and variations.
Excellent planning, organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated leadership capability, with the ability to motivate, mentor, and develop site teams.
Strong computer skills, including MS Office and MS Project, with basic CAD knowledge.
Working knowledge of GPS surveying and machine control systems.
A proactive approach to health and safety, quality assurance, environmental compliance, and continuous improvement.
The Right Person for the Role
You'll be a confident and practical leader who takes ownership of outcomes and understands the importance of balancing programme, quality, safety, and commercial performance. You'll communicate clearly, make sound decisions, build trust with clients and colleagues, and remain solutions-focused when challenges arise. You're organised, commercially aware, and committed to getting the job done right the first time.
Why Apply?
Take ownership of meaningful civil construction projects.
Work with a team that values accountability, professionalism, and quality delivery.
Play an important role in project performance, team development, and client satisfaction.
Bring your experience and ideas to a business focused on delivering successful outcomes.
Apply now through Success Group!
Please note that only candidates with legal working rights in NZ will be considered.
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